Customer Account Manager

Arkwin Industries, Inc.; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkwin Industries, Inc. is seeking a Customer Account Manager based in Bethpage, NY. The role focuses on customer relations and requires strong communication skills and experience in aerospace manufacturing.

The successful candidate will manage customer orders, ensuring strong ties between various internal departments and providing essential support to clients. A 4-year college degree and 3-5 years in a similar role are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of customer service experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Competent in operating within MRP systems.
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents like customer orders.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service support for delivery and product conditions.
• Coordinates activities among internal departments.
• Prepares quotations and proposals for business.

Skills

Customer service experience

Good oral and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work in a team

Education

4-year college degree (technical degree preferred)

Tools

MRP system

Job description

Position: Customer Account Manager

Reports To: Business Unit Manager

Position Summary

The Customer Account Manager is the focal point between customers and internal company functions regarding such matters as pricing, scheduling, contract requirements, shipping, and documentation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing and administering orders, preparing general correspondence, and coordinating customer service needs while being a strong contributor to a dynamic team environment, being proactive and results oriented, and possessing strong leadership, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides customer service support, response and tracking for problem areas with respect to delivery, packaging, product conditions, customer returns or other terms and conditions.
• Reviews, processes, and tracks customer orders through entire lifecycle from initial quoting to delivery and follow on support.
• Maintains strong customer relations through appropriate face to face, oral & written communications.
• Coordinates activities among internal company functions, including Sales, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance, to ensure customer interests are continually represented and balanced with company requirements.
• Prepares quotations and proposals in support of new and follow‑on business.
• Reviews for acceptance/rejection the customer’s contractual terms and conditions and negotiates minor changes in contracts.
• Advises business unit team and management of contractual rights and obligations of the assigned programs.
• Maintains customer‑related records.
• Compiles and analyzes data and prepares recurring reports regarding industry trends, current market share, and received customer feedback.

Job Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience

Education

• 4-year college degree (technical degree preferred but not essential)

Experience

• Three to five (3‑5) years customer service experience in aerospace manufacturing environment
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Positive attitude and enjoys working in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Mature judgment and decision‑making ability
• Competent in operating within MRP system.
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as customer orders, reports, and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and commissions.

Other

• Knowledge of export compliance, FAA, and Government regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.

Visual Acuity

Accommodation as required for reading computer screens and documents.

Hearing Ability

No special requirements.

Working Conditions

• High noise levels from operating machines
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts
• Breathing fumes, dust, and mist
• Skin exposure to oils and cutting fluid.

The employee may be required to follow other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

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